Better Quote by Marshall Goldsmith
“I don't get paid if my clients don't get better by a certain time period. And sure, I have not been paid before. We all fail sometimes; it's okay.”
About This Quote
Source Book: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, Marshall Goldsmith, 2007
Coaches are paid only when clients improve within a set time; failure is normal and acceptable.
In simple terms: Payment tied to client improvement; failure is okay.
Key Takeaway
Accept setbacks as part of growth.
Themes
coaching
performance
accountability
Mood
practical
empathetic
Type
business
psychological
When to use this quote
- business coaching
- personal development
- career advancement
Key Concepts
outcome based payment
learning from failure
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance accountability with support?
- What metrics truly reflect improvement?
A Different Perspective
May create pressure on clients.
